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EUROPEAN TECHNICAL APPROVAL ETA-13/0004

Trade names PERINSUL® S – thermal break for masonry walls

Holder of approval Pittsburgh Corning Europe NV/SA

Albertkade 1
B3980 TESSENDERLO
BELGIUM

Generic type and use of construction Thermal break made of cellular glass for masonry walls
product:

Validity from : 13 June 2013

to : 13 June 2018

Manufacturing plants: PCE plants referenced Be-Tlo & Cz-Kla

This European Technical Approval

contains: 14 pages including 3 annexes which form an integral part of this
document

Europese Organisatie voor Technische Goedkeuringen European

Organisation for Technical Approvals
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I. LEGAL BASES AND GENERAL CONDITIONS

1. This European Technical Approval is issued by SGS INTRON Certificatie B.V. in accordance with:
 Council Directive 89/106/EEC of 21 December 1988 on the approximation of laws, regulations and
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administrative provisions of Member States relating to construction products1, modified by the

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CouncilDirective 93/68/EEC ; and Regulation (EC) no. 1882/2003 of the European Parliament and of the
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Council ;
 Common Procedural Rules for Requesting, Preparing and Granting of EuropeanTechnical Approvals set
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out in the Annex of Commission Decision 94/23/EC5 ;

2. SGS INTRON Certificatie B.V. is authorised to check whether the provisions of this European Technical Approval
are met. Checking may take place in the manufacturing plants. Nevertheless, the responsibility for the conformity of
the products to the European Technical Approval and for their fitness for intended use remains with the holder of
the European Technical Approval.

3. This European Technical Approval is not to be transferred to other manufacturers or agents of manufacturers other
than those indicated on page 1, or manufacturing plants other than those laid down in the context of this European
Technical Approval.

4. This European Technical Approval may be withdrawn by SGS INTRON Certificatie B.V. in particular pursuant to
information by the Commission according to Article 5.1 of the Council Directive 89/106/EEC.

5. Reproduction of this European Technical Approval including transmission by electronic means shall be in full.
However, partial reproduction can be made with the written consent of SGS INTRON Certificatie B.V. In this case
partial reproduction has to be designated as such. Texts and drawings of advertising brochures shall not contradict
or misuse the European Technical Approval.

6. The European Technical Approval is issued by the approval body in its official language. This version corresponds
fully to the version circulated within EOTA. Translations into other languages have to be designated as such.

1
Official Journal of the European Communities nº L 40, 11.2.1989, p.12
2
Official Journal of the European Communities nº L 220, 30.8.1993, p.1
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Official Journal of the European Union nº L 284, 31-10-2003, p.25
4
Official Journal of the European Communities nº L 17, 20.1.1994, p.34
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II SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF THE EUROPEAN TECHNICAL APPROVAL

1 Definition of product and intended use

1.1 Definition of the construction product

Thermal break made of cellular glass, with a bitumen/PE-liner, for masonry walls, called PERINSUL® S

1.2 Intended use

The thermal break made of cellular glass, called PERINSUL® S, is designed to be incorporated in masonry walls. The
masonry walls with the thermal break shall assure the stability in accordance with the EN 1996-01 and the energy
performances to prevent heat losses and mould growth/surface condensation.

The use categories in accordance with EOTA TR 034 are IA3 and S/W 3: ”products which are completely covered with
tight products capable of avoiding any kind of migration of dangerous substances to indoor air, soil and water”.

Both in regard to design and installation, the use of the thermal break units is subject to the standards and regulations in
force at the place of use. For possible uses of PERINSUL® S see Annex 1.

1.3 Intended working life

The provisions, assessment methods and the verification included or referred to in this ETA have been written based
upon the intended working life of the thermal break, called PERINSUL® S, for the intended use of 50 years provided that
the conditions laid down in sections 4 and 5 for packaging / transport / storage / installation / use / maintenance / repair
are met. The indications given on the working life cannot be interpreted as a guarantee given by the producer, but are to
be regarded only as a means for choosing the right products in relation to the expected economically reasonable working
life of the works.

2 Characteristics of the product(s) and methods of verification

2.1 General

This ETA is issued for thermal break made of cellular glass, called PERINSUL® S, on the basis of the information
deposited at SGS INTRON Certificatie B.V.

2.2 Characteristics and methods of verification

2.2.1. Mechanical resistance and stability

In general:
Within this ETA, following the procedure described in the EN 1996-1-1, following masonry units and mortar
types have been tested:
Masonry units fb General fm
N/mm2 Purpose N/mm2
(MPa) Mortar (MPa)
Calcium Silicate units; Group 1 1) 12 M5 5
Clay units; Group 1 – solid clay bricks without any holes 15 M5 5
Clay units; Group 2 1) 17.5 M5 5
1) Hole patterns of the masonry units, used at the tests: see annex 3.
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The information given below is only valid for brick types which are at least equivalent to the tested types. For
the use, the design and the installation of the thermal break, the design values of the mechanical strength shall
further consider local specifications in force at the place of use.

2.2.1.1 Compressive strength as part of masonry with PERINSUL® S (Regulatory characteristic 1 of

the product)

The characteristic compressive strength of masonry fk with the thermal break included is given in the
table below:

Values of fk for PERINSUL®S with compressive strength fb,tb = 1.8 N/mm² (MPa)
Masonry units fb General fm fk
N/mm2 Purpose N/mm2 N/mm2
(MPa) Mortar (MPa) (MPa)
Calcium Silicate units; Group 1 1) 12 M5 5 1.2
Clay units; Group 1 15 M5 5 0.9
Clay units; Group 2 1) 17.5 M5 10 0.9
1) The values of the compressive strength of masonry fk only apply for units at least equivalent to the tested units, see annex 3.

where:
- fb,tb is the normalized mean compressive strength of the thermal break units, in the direction
of the applied action effect according to EN 771-1, in N/mm2.
- fb is the normalised mean compressive strength of masonry units, in the direction of the applied action effect
according EN 772-1, in N/mm2
- fm is the compressive strength of the mortar according EN 1015-11, in N/mm2
- fk is the characteristic compressive strength of the masonry with the thermal break included according to
EN 1052-1 in N/mm2. The values are only valid for short term loading, as for the design value for the long-term
compressive strength of PERINSUL®S units see 2.2.4.4.

2.2.1.2 Shear strength as part of masonry

No performance determined.

2.2.1.3 Flexural strength as part of masonry

No performance determined.

2.2.2 Safety in case of fire (Regulatory characteristic 2 of the product)

2.2.2.1 Reaction to fire

The core material of PERINSUL® S is cellular glass with class A1. Together with the liner
PERINSUL® S is classified with class E according to EN 13501-1.

2.2.2.2 Resistance to fire

No performance determined.
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2.2.3 Hygiene, health and environment (Regulatory characteristic 3 of the product).

2.2.3.1 Content and/or release of dangerous substances

The chemical constitution and composition of the "thermal break made of cellular glass for masonry
walls" and/or constituents of the product is deposited at the Approval Body which will maintain strict
rules of confidentiality.
Further a written declaration is deposited at the Approval Body stating whether or not and in which
concentration "thermal break made of cellular glass for masonry walls" and/or constituents of the
product contains substances which have to be classified as dangerous according to Directive
67/548/EEC and Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and listed in the "Indicative list on dangerous
substances" of the EGDS - taking into account the installation conditions of the construction product
and the release scenarios resulting from there.

The use of highly selected recycled materials is ≥ 60%.

2.2.3.2 Dimensional stability specified at temperature and humidity

The relative changes in length, l, width, b, after storage for 48 h at (70  2) °C and (90  5) %
relative humidity in accordance with EN 1604, do not exceed 0.5 %. The relative change in thickness,
d, does not exceed 1.0 %.

2.2.3.3 Water absorption by immersion – long term

Long term water absorption by partial immersion, Wlp, in accordance with EN 12087-method B, does
not exceed 0.5 kg/m2.

2.2.3.4 Water vapour resistance

For the vapour diffusion resistance, , the value quoted in EN ISO 10456 is used: , =~ infinite (∞).

2.2.4 Safety in use (Regulatory characteristic 4 of the product).

2.2.4.1 Compressive strength of the PERINSUL S unit

The mean value of the compressive strength (fb) of PERINSUL S according to EN 772-1 (measured on 100 mm
x 100 mm x 100 mm test specimens) is: fb ≥ 1.8 N/mm². The variation within the test results does not deviate
more than 25%.
With regard to the compressive strength PERINSUL® S is in accordance with masonry units of category II
according to section 2.4.3 of EN 1996-1-1:2005+AC:2009.

2.2.4.2 Creep long term behaviour

In accordance with EN 1606, at the declared stress of 500 kPa, the declared level i2 of compressive creep
corresponding to fifty years is 1.5 mm and the declared level of total thickness reduction i1 is 1.5 mm. This is
valid for a maximum thickness of PERINSUL® S of 65 mm.
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2.2.4.3 Eccentric loading behaviour

The eccentric loading behaviour is equivalent to materials (like aerated concrete) of which the loading
behaviour has been published in EN 1996-1-1.

2.2.4.4. Long term compressive strength :

The declared mean value of the long term compressive strength in accordance with EN 772-1 of the
PERINSUL® S units is 0.5 N/mm2. For the design values of the mechanical strength further local specifications
in force at the place of use shall be respected.

2.2.5 Protection against noise (Regulatory characteristic 5 of the product).

Not relevant.

2.2.6 Energy economy and heat retention (Regulatory characteristic 6 of the product).

2.2.6.1 Thermal resistance

The thermal conductivity of PERINSUL® S in accordance with EN 12667 and determined according to
EN 1745 is λD ≤ 0.050 W/mK.
Examples of the thermal resistance of PERINSUL® S are given in Annex 2.

2.2.6.2 Thermal linear transmittance

A number of default values of thermal linear transmittance, determined according to EN ISO 10211/
EN ISO 14683, are given in Annex 2.

2.2.7 Durability & general aspects relating to fitness for use

2.2.7.1 Fire protective

The thermal break shall be installed in such a way that it is always covered by renders (wall) or screed (flooring).
So in principal, the PERINSUL-thermal break as part of the masonry and following its installation rules is never
directly exposed to fire conditions. If what so ever stability & fire resistance is required an extra fire protective
product shall be positioned in front of the thermal break.

2.2.7.2 Resistance to moulds

PERINSUL® S is resistant to moulds

2.2.7.3 Anti biological attack

PERINSUL® S is resistance against biological attack.

2.2.7.4 Chemical resistance

PERINSUL® S is resistance against common household chemicals, except sodium and potassium hydroxide
(drain cleaner). In special cases the holder of the approval shall be consulted.
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2.2.7.5 Geometry
For geometry (length, width, thickness, squareness, flatness) PERINSUL® S the declared values and
tolerances are given in table 2:
Characteristic Test method Declared value Tolerance

Thickness EN 823 50 mm - 115 mm ± 2mm

(5 mm steps)

Length EN 822 450 mm ± 2mm

Width EN 822 100 mm - 365 mm ± 2mm

(5 mm steps)

Squareness EN 824 Sl,b ≤ 5 mm/m -

Sd ≤ 2 mm

Flatness EN 825 Smax ≤2 mm -

2.2.7.6 Density
Density of the units, determined according to EN 1602 is 165 kg/m³ (±15%)

2.2.7.7 Thickness of bitumen layer

The thickness of the bitumen layer is ≤ 0.5 mm.

Method of verification:
Thickness to be determined by use of digital callipers (accuracy of 0,01 mm) in combination with a microscope.
Thickness measurement to be performed on the upper- and lower side of the unit in the area of the edges
(distance to edge 0.5 cm) as well as in the middle of the unit, on three different places.

3 Evaluation of Conformity and CE marking

3.1 Attestation of the System of conformity

The European Commission, according to the decision on the Procedures of Attestation of Conformity 2003/656/EC of 12
September 2003 (Official Journal of the European Union No L 231 of 17 September 2003), has laid down for this type of
material a System 2+ for the procedure of attestation of conformity (AoC).

The AoC system 2+ provides:

a) Tasks for the manufacturer
 Initial type-testing of the products being part of ETA,
 Factory production control;
 testing of samples taken at the factory in accordance with a prescribed test plan.
b) Tasks of the approved bodies
Inspection Body:
 Initial inspection of the factory production control.
 Continuous surveillance, assessment and approval of factory production control.
Certification Body:
 Granting of a certificate of conformity.
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3.2 Responsibilities
3.2.1 Tasks of the manufacturer

3.2.1.1 Factory production control

The manufacturer shall exercise permanent internal control of production. All the elements, requirements and provisions
adopted by the manufacturer shall be documented in a systematic manner in the form of written policies and procedures,
including records of the results performed. This production control system shall insure that the product is in conformity
with this European Technical Approval.

The manufacturer may only use initial / raw / constituent materials stated in the technical documentation of this European
Technical Approval.

The factory production control shall be in accordance with the “Control plan” relating to the European Technical Approval
ETA- 13/0004 issued on13th of May 2013which is part of the technical documentation of this European Technical
Approval. The control plan is laid down in the context of the factory production control system operated by the
manufacturer and deposited with SGS INTRON Certificatie B.V.

The results of the factory production control shall be recorded and evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the
control plan.

3.2.2 Tasks of the Approved Body

3.2.2.1 Initial inspection of factory and factory production control.

The approved Inspection Body ascertains that factory conditions and production control allow the manufacturer to ensure
the consistency and homogeneity of the manufactured product and its traceability. In this way it is guaranteed that the
final characteristics of the PERINSUL® S are those indicated in chapter 2 of this ETA.

3.2.2.2 Continuous surveillance, assessment and approval of Factory Production Control

The approved Inspection Body shall visit the producer at least once a year. Surveillance of the manufacturing process
shall include a continuously assessment of the effectiveness of the factory production control in accordance with the
requirements of the test plan:
 Checking the documentation of factory production control, to ensure continuing compliance with the provisions of
the ETA,
 Identification of changes by comparing data obtained during the initial inspection or during the last inspection;
In cases where the ETA provisions and the control plan are no longer fulfilled, the certificate of conformity shall be
withdrawn.

3.2.3 Approved Certification Body

The certification of the factory production control by an approved Certification Body is based on the results of:
- Initial inspection of the factory production control.
- Continuous surveillance, assessment and approval of factory production control.

The approved certification body involved by the manufacturer shall issue an EC certificate of conformity of the factory
production control sating the conformity with the provisions of this European technical Approval.
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3.3 CE Marking

CE marking5 shall be affixed on the packaging of the PERINSUL® S. The letters“CE” shall be followed by the
identification number of the approved certification body, where relevant, and be accompanied by the following additional
information:
- Name and address of the producer (legal entity responsible for the manufacturer)
- The last two digits of the year in which the CE marking was affixed,
- Number of the EC certificate for the factory production control (system 2+),
- Number of European Technical Approval (ETA),
- Characteristics, performances, etc. of the product:
- Fire reaction class (EN 13501-1)
- Thermal conductivity/resistance (λD W/mK & RD m2K/W)
- Compressive strength of the block (EN772-1) – mean value fb ≥…. N/mm²
- Creep-long term (EN1606) CC ≥…. N/mm²
Both in regard to design and installation, the use of the thermal break units is subject to the standards and regulations in
force at the place of use

4 Assumptions under which the fitness for the product for the intended use was
favourably assessed

4.1 Manufacturing

The European Technical Approval is issued for the product on the basis of agreed data / information, deposited with SGS
INTRON Certificatie B.V., which identifies the product that has been assessed and judged. Changes to the product or
production process, which could result in this deposited data / information being incorrect, should be notified to SGS
INTRON Certificatie B.V. before changes are introduced. SGS INTRON Certificatie B.V. will decide whether or not such
changes affect the approval and consequently the validity of the CE marking on the basis of the approval and if so
whether further assessment or alterations to the approval, shall be necessary.

4.2 Installation

4.3 Packaging, transport, storage of the product

The PERINSUL®-thermal break blocks are packed in boxes, transported and stored on pallets so that no damages shall
occur..

4.4 Installation of the product in the works

The positioning of the PERINSUL® thermal break shall respect the installation requirements of the manufacturer and be
in conformity with the state of the art of building masonry walls. Also all masonry dilatation joints and other constructive
joints shall be respected. In the design and the calculation of the ultimate stresses, the Eurocode 6 (EN 1996-1-1) in local
design requirements shall be respected.

5
Remark:
- Notes on the CE marking are stated in Guidance Paper D of the European Commission "CE marking under the
Construction Products Directive", Brussels May 2004.
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The PERINSUL® blocks are horizontally positioned one against the other in the mortar and slightly and gently knocked
with a trowel until the mortar on all slides is flowing out and a perfect adhesion is reached.
Knocking or banging with the sharp edges of the trowel or other objects shall be avoided. The vertical joints in between
the PERINSUL® are closely positioned without mortar in between. As with all masonry, direct exposure to frost should be
avoided.
For the position at the bottom of the masonry wall:
Upon the positioned PERINSUL® blocks the first layer of bricks are fully placed into the mortar and shall be installed in
such a way that the loads are reparted over the surface. spread over
For the position under windows and sills:
So as to prevent punctual loads, in between the PERINSUL® blocks and the window a reparation (eg fibre ciment board)
is to foreseen. Sills on the insulation blocks are placed in a full mortar bed.

4.5 Use, maintenance, repair

As the PERINSUL®-thermal break layer is integrated into the masonry, no extra attention as for maintenance or repair is
necessary. Within the disposal and discharge treatment to thermal breaks can be considered on basis of the same
waste/reuse procedures as for the masonry elements.

Singed on behalf and for SGS INTRON Certificatie B.V.

Ir. J.W.P. de Bont

Certification Manager
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Possible applications PERINSUL® S

Example detail

Legend
1. Concrete Floor
2. Watertightness slab
3. “PERINSUL”-thermal break
4. Thermal floor insulation
(eg FOAMGLAS® slabs/boards)
5. Masonry
6. Screed
7. Masonry
8. Façade-insulated plinth or
Perimeter-insulation
9. Thermal insulated cavity, ETICS,
vêtures or ventilated façade finishing
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Thermal resistance

PERINSUL S – standard length 450mm

λD = 0,05 W/(mK )
Thickness Width RDvert RDhor
(mm) (mm) (mK)/W (mK)/W
50 90 1,00 1,80
50 110 1,00 2,20
50 115 1,00 2,30
50 140 1,00 2,80
50 175 1,00 3,50
50 190 1,00 3,80
50 240 1,00 4,80
50 300 1,00 6,00

65 100 1,30 2,00

65 140 1,30 2,80
65 215 1,30 4,30

100 100 2,00 2,00

100 140 2,00 2,80
100 190 2,00 3,80
100 215 2,00 4,30

115 115 2,30 2,30

115 175 2,30 3,50
115 240 2,30 4,80
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Thermal linear transmittance

Example roof construction:

Perinsul PSI f- min

4.5.1.1 When 4.5.1.2 Wall 4.5.1.3 Roof 4.5.1.4 Floor S U-wall U-roof (Ψe) factor temp
Thickness
U max U max U max cm W/m²K W/m²K W/mK °C
Starting 2011 0.4 0.3 0.4 5 0.361 0.291 -0.044 0.899 17.98
Starting 2012 0.32 0.27 0.35 5 0.287 0.255 -0.039 0.914 18.28
Starting 2014 0.24 0.24 0.3 5 0.22 0.227 -0.034 0.927 18.54
Passive 015 0.15 0.15 0.15 5 0.142 0.146 -0.026 0.947 18.94
Passive 01 0.1 0.1 0.1 5 0.097 0.097 -0.025 0.961 19.22
Outside temperature
0°C Inside temperature 20°C
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Hole pattern units, used at determination compression strength (see 2.2.1.1)

Calcium silicate units; group 1

Clay units; group 2